Besieged Yemeni city on verge of ‘unmanageable’ crisis, aid workers warn
Summary
The Yemeni city of Taiz faces a severe humanitarian crisis as it is surrounded by Houthi forces, cutting off water, food, and fuel supplies. Aid groups warn that fighting and shortages are causing many deaths and worsening living conditions, while international aid is falling short.Key Facts
- Taiz has more than 900,000 people and is nearly surrounded by Houthi forces allied with Iran.
- Heavy fighting has damaged residential areas, especially near the city’s old airport.
- The conflict escalated after airstrikes in July broke a ceasefire deal from 2022.
- Water, fuel, food, and medicine are running dangerously low in Taiz.
- Prices for basic goods like fuel and potatoes have risen sharply.
- Hospitals lack medicines, and wounded people cannot leave the city due to the blockade.
- International aid funding for Yemen has been reduced by countries like the UK, US, and Germany.
- The UN says only 23% of the money needed for Yemen's humanitarian relief has been secured this year.
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